Heading west in a few weeks. I'd like to visit an old friend in Boulder, so one plan has me Alabama-Boulder first day, and Boulder-Tahoe the next.
Assume departure from Boulder shortly after dawn. Looks like the initial route is past Nederland to Eldora, west up the valley, turning SW over Rollins Pass, then WNW toward Tabernash. Given a calm morning, 12,500 looks like enough for a scenic ride. I can strap on a mask and go to 16,500.
So, local knowledge please. What do you like to use for winds and weather information along that route section? What winds do you consider acceptable for a low or high transit?
Assume departure from Boulder shortly after dawn. Looks like the initial route is past Nederland to Eldora, west up the valley, turning SW over Rollins Pass, then WNW toward Tabernash. Given a calm morning, 12,500 looks like enough for a scenic ride. I can strap on a mask and go to 16,500.
So, local knowledge please. What do you like to use for winds and weather information along that route section? What winds do you consider acceptable for a low or high transit?